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Schist and Mudstone Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation
Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Schist and Mudstone

The general Schist and Mudstone definition can be stated as: Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. On the other hand, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Schist and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Schist and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Schist and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Mudstone

The history of Schist and Mudstone gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Schist and Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

Schist and Mudstone definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Schist and Mudstone. In this section, you will know about Schist and Mudstone Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Schist and Mudstone are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Schist and Mudstone discoverer. The discoverer of Schist and Mudstone are Unknown.

Etymology of Schist and Mudstone

Along with Schist and Mudstone definition, know more about the etymology of Schist and Mudstone. Etymology of Schist and Mudstone gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Schist and Formation of Mudstone. The etymology of Schist is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split while that of Mudstone is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Mudstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Schist and Mudstone are listed below.

For Schist,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Mudstone,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock